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DOI: 10.1055/a-2690-9269
DOI: 10.1055/a-2690-9269
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Published as part of the Special Section 15th EuCheMS Organic Division Young Investigator
Workshop
Photochemical Cross-Couplings using Semiconducting Materials
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Dedication
Dedicated to Prof. C. Oliver Kappe on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Abstract
In this personal account, I describe the work performed in my research group on the development of methods that harness heterogeneous photocatalysts for light-mediated nickel-catalyzed cross-couplings. This includes catalytic systems using carbon nitride materials, dye-sensitized TiO₂, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and conjugated polymers. The rationale behind the selection of materials and how their use led to the identification of catalyst deactivation, structure–activity relationships, and future opportunities is discussed.
Keywords
Photocatalysis - Heterogeneous catalysis - Semiconductors - Nickel catalysis - Cross-couplingsPublication History
Received: 10 July 2025
Accepted after revision: 26 August 2025
Accepted Manuscript online:
26 August 2025
Article published online:
26 September 2025
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